EQM for BA F Award*****
Apr 7, 2018, 9:26 am
#16
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No i read it loud and clear. sorry that my joke fell flat. I should know better than to attempt comedy.
Apr 7, 2018, 11:29 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Apr 7, 2018, 2:17 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Apr 7, 2018, 3:07 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
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I can answer, it was great for me when I flew In February , FCO-LHR-SEA, but I'm not very picky when it comes to flights where I'm actually fed and made comfortable. From FCO, the taxes were about 325 bucks and didn't force me to fly FCO-CDG-PHL-long layover- SEA, so I jumped when it opened up.
I would never pay the YQ if I started in my journey in LHR.
I would never pay the YQ if I started in my journey in LHR.
Apr 7, 2018, 10:50 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: portland, oregon
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I have heard this said...many times. I disagree. Johnny Walker Blue and Grand Siecle last time I flew w/them. Tons of privacy. Comfortable seat. I've had nothing but professional and gracious Flight Attendants. Emirates is better, but I think BA has a legit F class product. Now if I could only find a way to get 2 seats for a flight anywhere on the West Coast to London for late September or early October, I'd be all set (have the seats from London to SEA on way home in hand)---trying to actually use a BA Chase travel companion is hard. And even if I find it, it will be $3k but it will be something to look forward to...
Apr 8, 2018, 3:34 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2017
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Now if I could only find a way to get 2 seats for a flight anywhere on the West Coast to London for late September or early October, I'd be all set (have the seats from London to SEA on way home in hand)---trying to actually use a BA Chase travel companion is hard. And even if I find it, it will be $3k but it will be something to look forward to...
I've been keeping an eye out for the return. Sounds like you and I have the opposite problem!
Apr 8, 2018, 6:09 pm
#24
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Uh no.
I've flown most of the world's international First Class products and in my opinion, BA ranks pretty much at the bottom.
IMO, only Air China and United are worse, with United's product so bad that they've decided to eliminate First Class, mercifully.
I've flown most of the world's international First Class products and in my opinion, BA ranks pretty much at the bottom.
IMO, only Air China and United are worse, with United's product so bad that they've decided to eliminate First Class, mercifully.
Apr 8, 2018, 9:01 pm
#25
Join Date: Aug 2013
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It’s definitely not the best, but I’ve always found it acceptable, considering I usually buy J on sale and upgrade with Avios. Affordability is something I value, along with earning EQMs. Also, despite having experienced many other products, my last 787 BA F flight is still tied for “best sleep” alongside JAL F. No idea why - the bed on BA didn’t seem all that special. But sleep, above all, is my goal in a long-haul premium cabin. So it remains perfectly fine to me, even though the food and booze on JAL is far better. Like, by an order of magnitude. I’m interested in seeing how Etihad Apartments compare to Japan later in the year.
Apr 8, 2018, 9:18 pm
#26
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You’re welcome to your opinion, but no matter how much experience you have it is still subjective based on what you value most. Speaking of opinions, here’s mine:
It’s definitely not the best, but I’ve always found it acceptable, considering I usually buy J on sale and upgrade with Avios. Affordability is something I value, along with earning EQMs. Also, despite having experienced many other products, my last 787 BA F flight is still tied for “best sleep” alongside JAL F. No idea why - the bed on BA didn’t seem all that special. But sleep, above all, is my goal in a long-haul premium cabin. So it remains perfectly fine to me, even though the food and booze on JAL is far better. Like, by an order of magnitude. I’m interested in seeing how Etihad Apartments compare to Japan later in the year.
BA First is one of the best business class products flying across the Atlantic.
As long as you set your expectations accordingly, you won't be disappointed.
Apr 8, 2018, 9:29 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Heh. I had this happen on our Honeymoon flight. BA First booked via AS miles. Start the trip in Dublin and the fuel surcharges disappear... Anywho...BA ended up crediting both of us Avios for the flight. They still haven't corrected it. While I enjoyed BA first, the service was not to the point that I would ever pay list price on a ticket. Miles...yes, money..nope. It was definitely enjoyable, especially the concorde lounge, but it didn't blow my mind. It did make the 10 hour trip home quite relaxing.
Apr 8, 2018, 9:34 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: portland, oregon
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I was able to snag 2 BA F seats on SEA-LHR for our anniversary trip to Dublin in mid-October and I'm looking forward to it. It'll be our first time in any sort of international F, and even though the fees were expensive it sounds like it''ll be quite the treat.
I've been keeping an eye out for the return. Sounds like you and I have the opposite problem!
I've been keeping an eye out for the return. Sounds like you and I have the opposite problem!
Apr 8, 2018, 10:59 pm
#29
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Apr 8, 2018, 11:24 pm
#30
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